Calendar of Events

"NIKON SMALL WORLD" traveling exhibition of 20 award winning photomicrographs that allow the museum visitor to see the unseen. Dynamic images at the intersection of science and art show the beauty and complexity of life as seen through a light microscope. AMSE Lobby.

American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday 1-5PM. For information: 865-576-3200, www.amse.org

Come out, check out, and bid on over 90 photos of beautiful and creative images, painted on the chests of amazing women!

It's the 3rd Annual Support the Tatas Fundraiser!!

The auction starts at 6pm and bidding closes at 8:30pm. The highest bid wins, and the proceeds go to a local breast cancer survivor.

Only CASH or CHECK will be accepted. Bidding starts at $45/photo

Join us for wine, snacks, Bellydancing and awesome photos!

If you can't make it Friday, the images will be available for viewing all month at URBhana.

URBhana, 115 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-951-5454, www.urbhana.com

A very serious exhibition featuring work/play by nine emerging and established international artists. Show curated by Hali Maltsberger.
Works by: Thane Lund, Giorgio Sadotti, Kevin Van Aelst, Sean Naftel, Brian Nigus, Kiernan Dunn, Beka Peralta, Hali Maltsberger, Joshua Jobb.

Opening Reception June 3, 2011 6-10 PM

8 Shooters Studio, 1202 Central, Knoxville, TN 37919
Information: www.a1labarts.org

Exhibiting together for the First time, a selection of five UT’s Visiting Artists showcase their most recent works in the group exhibition entitled Being There. Artists included John Bissonett, Can Birand, Nick DeFord, Pam Jorden & Michal Puszczynski. These five outstanding national & international artists will display wall-hung works alongside sculpture pieces produced within the last year. Working independently, each past or present UT Visiting Artists shows the variety of concepts and materials that drive their independent practices.

UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 11AM - 6PM; Saturday: 10AM - 3PM. For information: 865-673-0802, http://web.utk.edu/~downtown

The Arts & Culture Alliance and Knox Heritage are pleased to present a new exhibition of twelve photographs by local artists as part of Knox Heritage’s Fifth Annual Art & Architecture Tour.

The Art & Architecture Tour Photographs will be displayed on the north side of the Balcony at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, from June 3-24, 2011. An opening reception will take place as part of First Friday activities on June 3 from 5:00-9:00 PM with hors d’oeuvres. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with additional hours on Saturday, June 4, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543 or visit www.knoxalliance.com.

“Expressions & Impressions” is a new exhibition of paintings by local artists Rickey A. Beene and Maya Simonson entitled “Expressions & Impressions”, in the main gallery of the Emporium Center. Rickey A. Beene of Petros showcases acrylic paintings of the faces of the community with whom he has lived and worked during his lifetime; Maya Simonson of Morristown displays watercolor paintings of children that reflect a feeling of playfulness, naiveté, and ignorance within the characters and their surroundings. These artists’ works combine to create an insightful and colorful exhibition about the everyday joys and struggles of people of all ages.

An opening reception will take place as part of First Friday activities on June 3 from 5:00-9:00 PM with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and chocolate fondue from the Melting Pot. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with additional hours on Saturday, June 4, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543 or visit www.knoxalliance.com.

A satirical revue.

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37917. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $10 plus fees for Thursday & Sunday; $15 plus fees for Friday & Saturday. For information: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com. For tickets: 865-523-7521, www.KnoxTIX.com

"Forbidden Knoxville," a Satirical revue is back--the singing, the dancing, the horror!
Starring: Cathy Rea Vilbrey, Bill Howard, Reggie Law, Anne Millett, Michael Peng, Dana Wham. written by Jayne Morgan and musical direction by: Vicki Masters.

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37917. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $10 plus fees for Thursday & Sunday; $15 plus fees for Friday & Saturday. For information: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com. For tickets: 865-523-7521, www.KnoxTIX.com

Enjoy the work of skilled artisans and see pottery being made at this juried show with 40 booths. There will be hands-on demonstrations by John Fulwood, the featured guest potter, special firings by Joe Frank McKee, 30 potters booths, a children’s tent, music, and good food.

www.smokymountains.org/pottery-festival.html
http://www.smokymountains.org, http://www.smokymountainfestivals.org or call Jeanie Hilten at the Visitors Center at 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834)

This is a certified 1 mile run supporting efforts to improve the health, vitality, and development of Knoxville's Center City. June 3, 2011; 7 pm
More registration and more info at www.citypeople.org

Beginning with the release of First Album in 1970, ZZ Top has toured constantly, building a national following that has made all the band’s albums gold or platinum. A yearlong tour in 1976 was one of the largest-grossing road trips in rock at the time.

$79.50 plus applicable service fees. Tickets on sale now at All Tickets Unlimited Locations and The Tennessee Theatre Box Office

Doors open at 7:00 pm

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com. For tickets: 865-684-1200, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

He's 70!!!
Join WDVX during June First Friday for a celebration of one of the best songwriters ever... featuring Mr. Dylan's songs as performed by:
Tim O'Brien
Robinella
Michael Crawley and the MacDaddies
Kelle Jolly
Y'uns
Big Wooly
Black Cadillacs
The Lonetones
and... The Dirty Dougs

The event is FREE... proceeds from beverage sales will go to support WDVX.

Event will be on Market Square

WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-544-1029, www.wdvx.com